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'''Lalitha Sivakumar''' is a [[Carnatic music]] teacher and composer. She was known for vocally accompanying her mother-in-law and leading Carnatic vocalist, the late [[D. K. Pattammal]], in concerts,.<ref name="TheHindu070921">[https://web.archive.org/web/20071105072316/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/09/21/stories/2007092150560300.htm The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai - Columns : Life time bond with music]</ref> Lalitha Sivakumar is also prominently known as the mother and [[guru]] of [[Nithyashree Mahadevan]], a vocalist in Indian music.<ref name="TheHindu050520">[http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004020300.htm The Hindu : Entertainment Bangalore - Music : Proud pedigree is not all] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204113225/http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004020300.htm |date=2010-02-04 }}</ref> She is a well known veteran guru (teacher) of the D.K.P's school of Carnatic Music.
'''Lalitha Sivakumar''' is a [[Carnatic music]] teacher and composer. She was known for vocally accompanying her mother-in-law and leading Carnatic vocalist, the late [[D. K. Pattammal]], in concerts,.<ref name="TheHindu070921">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20071105072316/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/09/21/stories/2007092150560300.htm The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai - Columns : Life time bond with music]}}</ref> Lalitha Sivakumar is also prominently known as the mother and [[guru]] of [[Nithyashree Mahadevan]], a vocalist in Indian music.<ref name="TheHindu050520">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100204113225/http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004020300.htm The Hindu : Entertainment Bangalore - Music : Proud pedigree is not all]}}</ref> She is a well known veteran guru (teacher) of the D.K.P's school of Carnatic Music.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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Shortly thereafter, both as a solo performer and as a musician accompanying D. K. Pattammal, she received praise from several other leading Carnatic vocalists including [[D. K. Jayaraman]], [[Palghat Kollengode Viswanatha Narayanaswamy|K. V. Narayanaswamy]] and [[M. S. Subbulakshmi]]. However, her career as a solo performer was brief, and she remained content vocally accompanying her guru.<ref name="TheHindu070921" />
Shortly thereafter, both as a solo performer and as a musician accompanying D. K. Pattammal, she received praise from several other leading Carnatic vocalists including [[D. K. Jayaraman]], [[Palghat Kollengode Viswanatha Narayanaswamy|K. V. Narayanaswamy]] and [[M. S. Subbulakshmi]]. However, her career as a solo performer was brief, and she remained content vocally accompanying her guru.<ref name="TheHindu070921" />


Lalitha Sivakumar has composed, and set music to a number of [[kriti]]s, [[Tillana|tillanas]], and [[bhajan]]s, in a variety of Indian languages.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
Lalitha Sivakumar has composed, and set music to a number of [[Kriti (music)|kritis]], [[Tillana|tillanas]], and [[bhajan]]s, in a variety of Indian languages.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


Several Organisations have recognised Smt.Lalitha Sivakumar's talent and contributions to the world of Carnatic music. Recently, On Recognising that A Musical Legacy continues, Madras South Lions Charitable Trust & RASA - A.R.P.I.T.A - Academy for Research & Performance of Indian Theatre Arts, together conferred the title 'ISAI RASA MAAMANI' on Smt.Lalitha & I.Sivakumar, on 4 January 2016.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
Several Organisations have recognised Smt.Lalitha Sivakumar's talent and contributions to the world of Carnatic music. Recently, On Recognising that A Musical Legacy continues, Madras South Lions Charitable Trust & RASA - A.R.P.I.T.A - Academy for Research & Performance of Indian Theatre Arts, together conferred the title 'ISAI RASA MAAMANI' on Smt.Lalitha & I.Sivakumar, on 4 January 2016.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


The life of Lalitha Sivakumar as a teacher is a stunning success. The D.K.P's school of Carnatic Music is led by Lalitha Sivakumar. Comparatively, this school is said to have a huge number of learners widespread everywhere across the globe. Most of the students from this school are said to have become performing artists. Also there are a good number of students who learnt from her and has become good teachers in many parts of the world. She is considered to be a veteran teacher in this field and is sending forward the musical legacy of D.K.P to several students worldwide. Her way of teaching is said to be unique and authentic, adhering to various principles of this classical music and languages, and at the same time making an allowance among the learners for brilliant improvisation, walking through the classical limits easily. Her emphasise on adhering to the principles of Carnatic Music, developed over a period of time by many eminent doyens, her emphasise on language, makes the school well known for its pronunciation and presentation skills of its performers.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
Lalitha Sivakumar as the leader of the D.K.P. school of Carnatic Music, has taught many students from this school who have become professional performing artists. Other students who trained under her now work as music teachers in various countries. She has taught for many years and continues to instruct students in the Carnatic music traditions associated with D. K. Pattammal.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


Lalitha Sivakumar has given Advanced Carnatic Vocal Training to the students directly and also virtually for students away from India. Other than Dr.[[Nithyasree Mahadevan]], Lalitha Sivakumar's disciples also include [[Lavanya Sundararaman]] (her granddaughter),<ref name="TheHindu070921" /> Dr.Niranjana Srinivasan,<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/article68118.ece The Hindu : Arts / Music : Confident and comfortable]</ref> Pallavi Prasanna,<ref name="TheHindu080229">[http://www.thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004020300.htm The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Music : Judicious selection of songs] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204113225/http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004020300.htm |date=2010-02-04 }}</ref> Nalini Krishnan, Maharajapuram Srinivasan, Dr. Periyasamy and several others.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040908073523/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/07/16/stories/2004071602390400.htm The Hindu : Well articulated concert]</ref>
Lalitha Sivakumar has given Advanced Carnatic Vocal Training to the students directly and also virtually for students away from India. Other than Dr.[[Nithyasree Mahadevan]], Lalitha Sivakumar's disciples also include [[Lavanya Sundararaman]] (her granddaughter),<ref name="TheHindu070921" /> Dr.Niranjana Srinivasan,<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/article68118.ece The Hindu : Arts / Music : Confident and comfortable]</ref> Pallavi Prasanna,<ref name="TheHindu080229">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100204113225/http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/20/stories/2005052004020300.htm The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Music : Judicious selection of songs]}}</ref> Nalini Krishnan, Maharajapuram Srinivasan, Dr. Periyasamy and several others.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20040908073523/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/07/16/stories/2004071602390400.htm The Hindu : Well articulated concert]}}</ref>


As a testimony to her music knowledge, Smt. Lalitha Sivakumar is the most preferred judge for several Carnatic Music competitions and Devotional Music competitions held throughout the year in India.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
As a testimony to her music knowledge, Smt. Lalitha Sivakumar is the most preferred judge for several Carnatic Music competitions and Devotional Music competitions held throughout the year in India.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
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Lalitha Sivakumar
Smt.Lalitha Sivakumar
Smt.Lalitha Sivakumar
Background information
Birth nameLalitha
BornTamil Nadu, India
OriginIndia
GenresCarnatic
Occupation(s)Musician, Teacher, Composer, Vocalist
Years active1966 - Present

Lalitha Sivakumar is a Carnatic music teacher and composer. She was known for vocally accompanying her mother-in-law and leading Carnatic vocalist, the late D. K. Pattammal, in concerts,.[1] Lalitha Sivakumar is also prominently known as the mother and guru of Nithyashree Mahadevan, a vocalist in Indian music.[2] She is a well known veteran guru (teacher) of the D.K.P's school of Carnatic Music.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Lalitha Sivakumar's father, Palghat Mani Iyer, was a mridangist in the field of Carnatic music, and was the first mridangist to win the Sangeetha Kalanidhi and Padmabhushan awards. At the age of 18, Lalitha Sivakumar was married to I. Sivakumar, son of D. K. Pattammal. The day after the wedding, she received training in Carnatic music from D. K. Pattammal.[1]

Career[edit | edit source]

Shortly thereafter, both as a solo performer and as a musician accompanying D. K. Pattammal, she received praise from several other leading Carnatic vocalists including D. K. Jayaraman, K. V. Narayanaswamy and M. S. Subbulakshmi. However, her career as a solo performer was brief, and she remained content vocally accompanying her guru.[1]

Lalitha Sivakumar has composed, and set music to a number of kritis, tillanas, and bhajans, in a variety of Indian languages.[citation needed]

Several Organisations have recognised Smt.Lalitha Sivakumar's talent and contributions to the world of Carnatic music. Recently, On Recognising that A Musical Legacy continues, Madras South Lions Charitable Trust & RASA - A.R.P.I.T.A - Academy for Research & Performance of Indian Theatre Arts, together conferred the title 'ISAI RASA MAAMANI' on Smt.Lalitha & I.Sivakumar, on 4 January 2016.[citation needed]

Lalitha Sivakumar as the leader of the D.K.P. school of Carnatic Music, has taught many students from this school who have become professional performing artists. Other students who trained under her now work as music teachers in various countries. She has taught for many years and continues to instruct students in the Carnatic music traditions associated with D. K. Pattammal.[citation needed]

Lalitha Sivakumar has given Advanced Carnatic Vocal Training to the students directly and also virtually for students away from India. Other than Dr.Nithyasree Mahadevan, Lalitha Sivakumar's disciples also include Lavanya Sundararaman (her granddaughter),[1] Dr.Niranjana Srinivasan,[3] Pallavi Prasanna,[4] Nalini Krishnan, Maharajapuram Srinivasan, Dr. Periyasamy and several others.[5]

As a testimony to her music knowledge, Smt. Lalitha Sivakumar is the most preferred judge for several Carnatic Music competitions and Devotional Music competitions held throughout the year in India.[citation needed]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai - Columns : Life time bond with music[usurped]
  2. ↑ The Hindu : Entertainment Bangalore - Music : Proud pedigree is not all[usurped]
  3. ↑ The Hindu : Arts / Music : Confident and comfortable
  4. ↑ The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Music : Judicious selection of songs[usurped]
  5. ↑ The Hindu : Well articulated concert[usurped]
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